Early British Columbia Maps
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These maps, from the National Archives of the UK, primarily span the dates 1846-1876 and show the development of the territory from the two founding colonies until after the Province joined confederation. A few earlier maps were collected by the Colonial Office in response to the San Juan dispute and these are also included.
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Collection Details
- Items 248
- Last Updated 2025-02-21
Parent Collections (1)
Works (248)
61. Plan of Fort Victoria, Vancouver's Island, Cammusan Harbour
- Title:
- Plan of Fort Victoria, Vancouver's Island, Cammusan Harbour
- Description:
- Vancouver Island: Victoria (now in British Columbia). 'Plan of Fort Victoria, Vancouver's Island, Cammusan Harbour'. Reference table to buildings; and note on armament and building material. Scale: 1 inch to 100 feet. By Lieutenant M Vavasour, Royal Engineers. [Victoria, 1845]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Victoria, 1845
- Subject:
- Fortification and Architectural drawing
- Creator:
- Vavasour, Mervin
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1845
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 575
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Fort Victoria, Vancouver Island
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia, British Columbia--Vancouver Island, and British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 53.99983, -125.0032, 48.4359, -123.35155, and 49.65064, -125.44939
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1845
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- historical maps and site plans
- Archival Item Identifier:
- National Archives Number: MPHH1-459 (5)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-22
- Transcript:
- "Octagonal bastions 5 feet side lower stories. Upper 10 feet contain 6 - 6lb iron guns and is built of squared pine, as also the houses. Pickets of cedar 20 feet high."
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 3, 2010.
62. San Juan boundary dispute maps [map F]
- Title:
- San Juan boundary dispute maps [map F]
- Description:
- San Juan boundary. Atlas (set of maps marked 'A' to 'O'). [British Columbia, 1845; 1873]. Title supplied by cataloger. Series consists of reprints of either complete or parts of maps originally published between 1790-1859. All pertain to the San Juan Boundary dispute. Published by Harrison & Sons, Photo-Lith. St. Martins Lane [London 1873]. Reprint of part of "Map of the Oregon Territory by the U.S. Ex. Ex. Charles Wilkes Esqr. Commander. 1841. J.H. Young & Sherman & Smith, N.Y. (with) Columbia River reduced from a survey made by the U.S. Ex. Ex. 1841". Extracted from "Atlas. Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. By Charles Wilkes, U.S.N. Commander Of The Expedition, Member Of The American Philosophical Society, Etc. In Five Volumes, And An Atlas. Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard. 1845. 1750 copies printed. "F". Relief show by hachures.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, 1845, 1873
- Subject:
- San Juan Boundary Dispute (1846-1872)
- Creator:
- Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877
- Contributor:
- United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
- Publisher:
- Harrison & Sons Lith.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1845
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 377
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Map of Wilkes, 1845
- Geographic Coverage:
- Washington (State), British Columbia--Vancouver Island, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 47.50012, -120.50147, 48.29674, -124.01225, 50N-48N, and 49.65064, -125.44939
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1845/1873
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Archival Item Identifier:
- National Archives Number: FO925-1649 (f)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 10, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
63. San Juan boundary dispute maps [map G]
- Title:
- San Juan boundary dispute maps [map G]
- Description:
- San Juan boundary. Atlas (set of maps marked 'A' to 'O'). [British Columbia, 1845; 1873]. Title supplied by cataloger. Series consists of reprints of either complete or parts of maps originally published between 1790-1859. All pertain to the San Juan Boundary dispute. Published by Harrison & Sons, Photo-Lith. St. Martins Lane [London] 1873. Reprint of part of a map extracted from "The Oregon question" by William Sturgis, Boston: Jordan, Swift & Wiley, 1845. 1750 copies printed. "G". Shows the boundary by dashed line along the forty-ninth parallel, through the Gulf of Georgia and Straits of Juan de Fuca. Includes hydrography of major rivers and identifies some coastal features.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, 1845, 1873
- Subject:
- San Juan Boundary Dispute (1846-1872)
- Creator:
- Sturgis, William, 1782-1863
- Publisher:
- Harrison & Sons Lith.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1845
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 378
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Map of W. Sturgis, 1845
- Geographic Coverage:
- Washington (State), British Columbia, British Columbia--Vancouver Island, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 47.50012, -120.50147, 53.99983, -125.0032, 49.65064, -125.44939, and 48.29674, -124.01225
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1845/1873
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Archival Item Identifier:
- National Archives Number: FO925-1649 (g)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 10, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
64. Sketch of Cammusan Harbour south end of Vancouver's Island, Straits of De Fuca shewing position of Fort Victoria & soundings
- Title:
- Sketch of Cammusan Harbour south end of Vancouver's Island, Straits of De Fuca shewing position of Fort Victoria & soundings
- Description:
- Vancouver Island (now in British Columbia). 'Sketch of Cammusan Harbour South End of Vancouver's Island ...': map showing the position of Fort Victoria, soundings and place names. Reference notes on tides and soundings. Scale: 1 inch to 100 fathoms. Compass indicator. By Lieutenant M Vavasour, Royal Engineers; from a drawing by J Scarboro of the Hudson's Bay Company. [Vancouver Island, c. 1845]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Vancouver Island, 1845
- Subject:
- Harbors and Nautical charts
- Creator:
- Vavasour, Mervin
- Contributor:
- Scarboro, J.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1845?
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 555
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Cammusan Harbour (Victoria Harbour), British Columbia
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria, British Columbia, and British Columbia--Victoria Harbour
- Coordinates:
- 48.4165, -123.39681, 48.4359, -123.35155, and 53.99983, -125.0032
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1845
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:7160
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Archival Item Identifier:
- National Archives Number: MPHH1-459 (3)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-22
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 3, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
65. Sketch of Nisqually and adjacent Plains on Puget's Sound
- Title:
- Sketch of Nisqually and adjacent Plains on Puget's Sound
- Description:
- Puget Sound (now in Washington State). 'Sketch of Nisqually and adjacent Plains on Puget's Sound': map showing place names, rivers, old fort, woods, Indian paths and proposed location of settlers. Scale: 1 inch to 1 mile. Compass indicator. By Lieutenant M Vavasour, Royal Engineers.
- Creator:
- Vavasour, Mervin
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1845?
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Nisqually, Puget Sound
- Geographic Coverage:
- Washington (State)--Nisqually River Valley, Washington (State)--Nisqually River, Pacific Ocean--Puget Sound, and Washington (State)--Fort Nisqually (DuPont)
- Coordinates:
- 47.83315, -122.43458, 47.30288, -122.52818, and 47.10871, -122.70319
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1845
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:63,360
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-22
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 3, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
66. Sketch shewing the route (in red) from Red River to the Pacific Ocean
- Title:
- Sketch shewing the route (in red) from Red River to the Pacific Ocean
- Description:
- Canada (west of Manitoba), United States of America (west of Minnesota). 'Sketch shewing the Route (in red) from Red River to the Pacific Ocean': map showing forts, place-names, rivers and the route of American emigrants along the Snake River from Idaho and Oregon. Approximate scale: 1 inch to 83 miles [1:5,258,880]. Inset: eastern section of route. The map shows Lieutenants Warre and Vavasour's route from Fort Garry Upper, Red River, south of Lake Winnipeg to the mouth of the Columbia River (Washington State) and then northwards to Victoria, Vancouver Island, 1845.
- Creator:
- Vavasour, Mervin
- Contributor:
- Warre, H. (Henry), 1819-1898
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1845
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- Western Canada, British Columbia, and West United States
- Coordinates:
- 54.0001, -106.00099, 53.99983, -125.0032, 51.52604, -131.16073, and 52.28333, -117.469
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1845
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:5,258,880
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-22
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 3, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
67. Sketch of Cammusan Harbour, Vancouvers Island, showing the position of Fort Victoria
- Title:
- Sketch of Cammusan Harbour, Vancouvers Island, showing the position of Fort Victoria
- Description:
- Sketch of Cammusan Harbour, Vancouvers Island, showing the position of Fort Victoria ...': plan showing place names, soundings. Notes on tides and soundings. Scale: 1 inch to 200 yards. Compass indicator. Inset plan of Fort Victoria at 1 inch to 100 feet. Copied by M Vavasour, Lt RE, from a drawing by J Scarboro of the Hudson Bay Company. [Vancouver Island, c. 1846]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Vancouver Island, 1846
- Subject:
- Nautical charts and Harbors
- Creator:
- Vavasour, Mervin
- Contributor:
- Scarboro, J.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1846?
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 556
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Cammusan Harbour (Victoria Harbour), British Columbia
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria, British Columbia, and British Columbia--Victoria Harbour
- Coordinates:
- 53.99983, -125.0032, 48.4165, -123.39681, and 48.4359, -123.35155
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1846
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:7160
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Archival Item Identifier:
- National Archives Number: MPK1-59 (10)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-22
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 3, 2010.
68. Archipelago of Arro, Gulf of Georgia, Ringgold's Channel and Straits of Fuca, Oregon Territory
- Title:
- Archipelago of Arro, Gulf of Georgia, Ringgold's Channel and Straits of Fuca, Oregon Territory
- Description:
- Archipelago of Arro, Gulf of Georgia, Ringold's Channel and Straits of Fuca, Oregon Territory by the US Exploring Expedition, 1841. About 2 sea miles to an inch. Inset: Frasers River. In Mr Bancroft's letter of 3 Nov 1848. US Government. [British Columbia, 1841; 1848] Includes inset map of Frasers River, from the mouth of the river to Ft. Langley.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, 1841, 1848
- Contributor:
- United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1848
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 373
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Gulf Islands, Pacific Ocean--Strait of Georgia, Washington (State)--San Juan Islands, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 49.48262, -124.06723, 49 00'N--48 00'N / 123 00'W--122 30'W, 48.93502, -123.58864, 48.29674, -124.01225, and 48.58316, -122.96796
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1841
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Archival Item Identifier:
- National Archives Number: FO925-1377
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by GF, April 29, 2010.
69. Map of Vancouver Island and the adjacent coast from King's Island to the mouth of the Columbia River
- Title:
- Map of Vancouver Island and the adjacent coast from King's Island to the mouth of the Columbia River
- Description:
- Map of Vancouver Island and the adjacent coast from King's Island to the mouth of the Columbia River. Original. 14 sea miles to an inch. In Mr Bancroft's letter of 3 Nov 1848. [Vancouver Island, 1848]. Title supplied by cataloguer.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Vancouver Island, 1848
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1848
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 559
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Pacific Coast and British Columbia--Vancouver Island
- Coordinates:
- 52 00'N--46 00'N / 231 00'W--238 00'W
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Archival Item Identifier:
- National Archives Number: FO925-1373
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, April 28, 2010.
70. Map of part of Vancouver Island, the Gulf of Georgia and supposed Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Title:
- Map of part of Vancouver Island, the Gulf of Georgia and supposed Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Description:
- Map of part of Vancouver Island, the Gulf of Georgia and supposed Strait of Juan de Fuca. Original. 13.33 sea miles to an inch. In Mr Bancroft's letter of 3 Nov 1848. [Vancouver Island, 1848]. Title supplied by cataloguer.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Vancouver Island, 1848
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1848
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 558
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Vancouver Island
- Geographic Coverage:
- Pacific Ocean--Strait of Georgia, Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca, and British Columbia--Vancouver Island
- Coordinates:
- 48.29674, -124.01225, 49.65064, -125.44939, 50 00'N--47 00'N / 127 00'W--121 00'W, and 49.48262, -124.06723
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Archival Item Identifier:
- National Archives Number: FO925-1374
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, April 27, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg